Starting Seeds Indoors vs Outdoors
For some of the best results place seeds in a tray typically a 36 or 48 cell insert filled with seed starting soil mix. Soaking the soil with water first before placing the seed this will reduce the risk of the seeds floating to the top of the soil mix. Mark the seedlings you can place a 1-1/2" piece of masking tap on the side of the bottom tray marked with a black perminat marker or use a plastic
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